A client presents with chest pain. Complete blood reports show an elevated level of white blood cells. Which clinical manifestation confirms that the client has myocarditis?

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Myocarditis can present with various symptoms including dyspnea (difficulty breathing), arthralgia (joint pain), and even tonsillitis, as it is an inflammation of the heart muscle that can affect the body systemically. Elevated white blood cell count indicates an inflammatory or infectious process, which is consistent with myocarditis.

A Client Presents with Chest Pain